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Robotics

Robotics has become an integral part of secondary education, helping students to learn and engage in immersive experiences. With the help of robotics, students can develop skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity. By using robots as a teaching and learning tool, students can gain hands-on experience with programming, electronics, and mechanics. 

Revolutionizing Secondary Education with Robotics

 The story begins in 1967, when the first programming language designed specifically for children made its debut. Dubbed the “LOGO” language, it introduced kids to the world of programming by allowing them to control robotic turtles. 

Over the past 25 years, the field of educational robotics has expanded at an impressive rate. One of the major milestones in this journey occurred in 1998 when Lego and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) joined forces to launch Mindstorms — a platform that opened the doors for students to build and program their own robots

The History of Educational Robotics

Defining Educational Robotics

-Educational robotics is a multifaceted learning tool that equips students with the scientific and technological skills needed to excel in a rapidly changing world.

-What sets educational robotics apart is its unique ability to engage students in active learning within the realm of STEM subjects. By combining hands-on activities with theoretical concepts, robotics captures the imagination of young learners and sparks their interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Programmable starter robots

These robots combine the appeal of a toy with the power of software. Using an app with a game-like interface, children can control their robots from a tablet or smartphone. 

As we delve deeper into the realm of educational robotics, it’s essential to understand the diverse array of options available to educators. From physics coding robots for young children to advanced kits for secondary school students.

Robots by kits

Ideal for secondary school students, these robots present an extra challenge, requiring students to assemble sensors, motors, and other hardware components. By combining construction with programming, students can create their prototypes and devise their own solutions.

Computer-programmable robots

These versatile robots cater to primary and secondary school students and are programmed using a PC or tablet. By employing programming languages such as block-based coding, students can explore various sensor types.

Types of Educational Robotics

Basic designing, coding, and sensor training

-A robotic program tailored can provide secondary school students with basic designing, coding, and sensor training in robotic development can help them gain practical skills and knowledge

Effective understanding of programming

-Robotics can be used as a vehicle for guiding secondary school students toward an effective understanding of programming

Enhancing students learning

-Robotic education has the potential to become an effective teaching tool that focuses on enhancing students' learning

Helping students with special needs

-A research by the University of Birmingham showed that the usage of humanoid robots improved children's basic learning skills. Therefore, the usage of robotics in schools can also help students with special needs

How Robotics can help the Secondary Education Students

Jobs for robotic students in the future

Robotics will provide numerous job opportunities to students in various fields such as engineering, manufacturing, healthcare, construction, and entertainment.

1)Robotics engineers

will create and design new robots for different applications

 

2)Robot programmers

will write software that enables robots to perform tasks.

3)Robotics technicians

will repair robots. 

4)Machine learning experts

will teach robots complex tasks.   

                                  

5)Healthcare professionals will use robots to provide medical care and education.

    

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